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Using Make Waves β€” 2 guides

Step-by-step guidance on how to use Make Waves features β€” from uploading and scheduling releases to promoting your music and tracking results.

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Setting up a release in Make Waves
Moving your music from a different distributor to Make Waves
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Preparing your music for release β€” 8 guides

Make sure your tracks are ready for the spotlight. Learn how to finalize your recordings, choose the right release strategy, and get all the details sorted before you hit "publish."

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Claiming your artist profile(s)
Requesting a YouTube Official Artist Channel
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Promoting your music β€” 7 guides

Get your music heard. From building a marketing plan to growing your fanbase, these guides cover everything you need to share your sound with the world and get it in front of the right ears.

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Submitting your music for playlist consideration
Our best tips to promote your own music
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Managing your releases β€” 5 guides

Stay on top of your music once it's out. These articles help you track performance, make updates, and keep your releases organized across platforms.

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Updating an existing release (post delivery)
What are YouTube Topic channels?
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Copyright and royalties β€” 3 guides

Navigate the complex world of music rights, copyrights and royalty management.

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Samples, covers and copyright: what is allowed?
Learn more about artificial streams
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Manual

Our manual covers all aspects of using Make Waves
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Answers to the most often asked questions from our users
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